Once the Golden Core is formed, it's time to kill!

Above the residence of Mu Wan, the mistress of Tianxuan Palace, a fierce wind howled and thunderclouds surged and rolled.

This unusual phenomenon immediately attracted the attention of everyone in the Tianxing Martial Academy.

"This is...this is the Golden Core Tribulation!"

A series of exclamations rang out.

"Could it be... that Qin Yi is really about to form his Golden Core?"

"Palace Master Mu actually managed to forcefully create a Golden Core?"

"At least seventy percent of the geniuses of the Ancient Desolate Continent gather at the Heavenly Star Martial Academy, yet in the history of the Heavenly Star Martial Academy, no more than ten people in a hundred years have been able to achieve the Golden Core stage. Every Golden Core genius is an exceptional individual!"

"Qin Yi's ability to win first place in the assessment and suppress Qin Han Shuang, a mid-grade Silver Core cultivator at the tenth level of the Qi Condensation Realm, certainly earns him the title of a prodigy. However, his breakthrough was too rapid, and his foundation is unstable. How can he even form a Golden Core?"

"I wonder just how many rare and precious treasures Palace Master Mu has secretly spent on him!"

In Tian Shu Palace, Qin Guang had just finished discussing some matters with Xia Lin when they discovered the strange phenomenon of the lightning tribulation. The two stood in the courtyard, looking at the wind and thunder in the distance, their faces extremely grim.

"He actually formed a golden core for him?" Qin Guang gritted his teeth.

Not long ago, Xia Lin was absolutely certain that Qin Yi's desire to form a golden core was nothing short of a pipe dream, but she was proven wrong so quickly.

She snorted coldly: "The Golden Core Tribulation consists of one tribulation, three tribulations, six tribulations, and nine tribulations, corresponding to the lower, middle, upper, and highest grades of the Golden Core, respectively."

"Even if Qin Yi can form a Golden Core, he still needs to have the ability to survive the tribulation!"

"Those undergoing tribulation cannot be helped by external forces. Mu Wan can no longer help him. Perhaps Qin Yi is courting death. He might perish under the lightning tribulation without even needing your intervention!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Guang sighed and said, "It's a pity I can't avenge my sister Shuang with my own hands."

In Tianxuan Palace, Feng Ao's face flushed red as he excitedly exclaimed, "Golden Core! Sister, it really is a Golden Core! You must work hard to have a child for him!"

Feng Linglong's face revealed a strong sense of anticipation and longing.

The next moment, Feng Linglong hurriedly concealed the strange expression on her face and looked at a figure flying towards them.

"Junior Sister Yun," Feng Linglong called out.

Yun Meng'er bowed respectfully, her face showing concern: "Senior Sister Feng, I've heard that those who form the Golden Core stage must undergo a tribulation... Is it dangerous?"

Feng Linglong said, "Don't worry, Junior Brother Qin is no ordinary person. He will definitely be able to shed his impurities under the tribulation and open the path to the Golden Core!"

At this time.

A figure rushed out from the house beneath the thunderclouds.

"Everyone, stand back!"

"Do not approach within three hundred feet!"

"Otherwise, kill without mercy!"

This person was none other than Mu Wan.

She unleashed her mental energy, confirming that there was no one else within a 300-foot radius, before flashing away to a distance of 300 feet.

Immediately afterwards, one after another, important figures from Tianxing Martial Academy arrived.

"Congratulations, Sister Wan'er," said Liu Yan, the Palace Mistress of Yaoguang Palace, with a smile.

"I must thank Sister Yan'er for the Seven Mysterious Spirit Fruit." Mu Wan then looked around at the people and expressed her gratitude to those who had helped her.

"Hmph, it's not even close to being settled yet, what are you so excited about?" A middle-aged man with a long beard sneered.

This person is Luo Han, the master of Tian Shu Palace.

Mu Wan looked at Luo Han and said, "Whether I'm happy or not, what does it have to do with you?"

Luo Han scoffed, saying, "Even if he can form a Golden Core, he can't surpass Qin An's mid-grade Golden Core. No matter what achievements he makes, when Qin An returns, he will surely become a victim of Qin An's blade!"

"Mu Wan, I advise you not to waste too much energy on him."

"Even if he forms a low-grade Golden Core, it won't help you. In the Seven Palaces Disciple Competition in two months, if no one from your Tianxuan Palace can make it into the top three, your position as Palace Master will be over!"

Mu Wan's expression was icy as she said, "What's it to you?"

Luo Han's face turned ashen. He said, "Mind your manners! Your foul language is utterly disrespectful!"

Mu Wan said with a disdainful look, "As the master of Tian Shu Palace, it is your appearance that damages the prestige of Tian Xing Martial Academy."

Luo Han was furious.

At that moment, an old man flew over.

All the high-ranking members of Tianxing Martial Academy present bowed and saluted the old man.

"Greetings, Dean!"

The dean of Tianxing Martial Academy is named Bai Changtian, a powerful figure whose stomp of his foot can cause an earthquake in the Desolate Ancient Continent.

Today, someone at Tianxing Martial Academy has achieved the Golden Core stage, and Bai Changtian, as the dean, naturally has to personally oversee the matter.

Bai Changtian didn't speak; he simply nodded and silently gazed at the courtyard below the thunderclouds.

Everyone else quieted down as well.

Inside Mu Wan's bathtub.

Qin Yi was surrounded by golden light.

Within his dantian, a still somewhat ethereal golden core had already taken shape.

"Judging by its quality, it's undoubtedly a top-grade Golden Core, kid. Congratulations." Master Ding's voice rang out, then he said, "Next, you'll do me a favor."

Qin Yi was taken aback; this was the first time Master Ding had asked him for help.

"Please speak, Master Ding, I will do my utmost!" Qin Yi said solemnly.

If it weren't for Master Ding, he wouldn't be where he is today. Therefore, Master Ding's matter is the most important thing!

Master Ding said, "In a moment, when the first Golden Core Tribulation Lightning descends, your top-grade Golden Core will be completely completed. The subsequent tribulations are merely a test from the rules of heaven and earth."

"Enduring all the lightning tribulations will be of some help to you, but... I need the power of the lightning tribulations."

"To be precise, this tribulation lightning is formed from the rules of heaven and earth. I need the power of the rules, so after you pass through this tribulation, I will devour the tribulation lightning formed from the rules of heaven and earth."

"Would you... be willing to give it to me?"

"Here you go!" Qin Yi answered without hesitation.

This kind of thing doesn't require thinking.

Master Ding said, "You're not so bad, you do have a conscience."

Qin Yi, somewhat curious, asked, "Master Ding, what do you need this power of rules for?"

Master Ding: "Heal the wounds."

"You're injured? Is it serious? Why didn't you tell me? Where are you injured?" Qin Yi asked anxiously.

Master Ding laughed and said, "Would it be of any use telling you?"

Qin Yi: "..."

Master Ding: "Alright, the first tribulation is about to descend, so get ready."

"Um!"

Qin Yi nodded.

He circulated his internal energy, and the golden light became even more intense.

Qin Yi felt as if some unseen force was locking onto his body.

Clearly, this is the rule of heaven and earth.

After a moment, Qin Yi had a sudden realization.

Having already donned his robes, he instantly left the room and went to the courtyard. He looked up at the rolling thunderclouds in the sky and let out a long howl.

"What can a mere tribulation lightning do to me!"

The next moment, Qin Yi's body shot into the sky.

"boom!"

In an instant, the churning thunderclouds collapsed, a deafening explosion erupted, and a thick bolt of lightning crashed down.

Lightning illuminated the heavens and the earth.

Everyone at Tianxing Martial Academy stared wide-eyed at this scene.

In their sight, a young figure, sword in hand, charged forward, facing the tribulation lightning!

Immediately afterwards, lightning engulfed the boy's figure!

Everyone felt as if their hearts were stuck in their throats.

At this moment, this world seemed to fall into complete silence!

Several breaths passed.

"boom!"

Lightning exploded!

The young man was unharmed, standing in the sky with his sword in hand, his body radiating golden light, displaying his heroic spirit!

After being baptized by a tribulation of lightning, the illusory golden core in Qin Yi's dantian solidified completely, radiating a magnificent aura!

And at that very moment.

In Qin Yi's mind, the small cauldron gently swayed, and a mysterious suction force swept out, causing the thunderclouds in the sky to disappear without warning!

Inside the small cauldron.

A stunningly beautiful woman in a white dress exuded a powerful aura. A smile appeared on her face as she said calmly, "I've finally recovered a little!"

A commotion erupted within the Tianxing Martial Arts Academy.

"The thunderclouds disperse, the golden elixir is formed!"

"Low-grade Golden Elixir!"

"He succeeded!"

Mu Wan breathed a sigh of relief.

She was already very satisfied with the low-grade Golden Core; this was a top-tier talent that only appeared once every hundred years at the Heavenly Star Martial Academy!

Yun Meng'er was so excited that she couldn't speak.

Feng Ao nudged Feng Linglong's arm lightly with his elbow, then gave her a look and said, "Sister, speed things up!"

of course.

Some people looked extremely pale.

For example, Luo Han, the master of Tian Shu Palace.

"A low-grade Golden Core is rare, but... compared to Qin An, his brilliance is nothing special. Besides, it was just a flash in the pan," Luo Han said sarcastically.

"We'll see!" Mu Wan snapped.

Bai Changtian, the dean of Tianxing Martial Academy, said calmly, "Palace Master Luo, if Qin An returns, as the master of Tian Shu, could you mediate?"

After all, they were two Golden Core cultivators, and Bai Changtian wanted to keep them.

Luo Han cupped his hands and said, "I understand the Dean's meaning, but it's not that I'm unwilling, but the grudge between Qin Yi and the Qin family is beyond resolution. Under these circumstances, we can only let them... resolve it themselves."

Bai Changtian's eyes narrowed slightly.

And just then...

Having just successfully transcended his tribulation and soaring through the air under the spotlight, the Golden Core genius Qin Yi suddenly pointed his sword towards the direction of the Heavenly Pivot Palace and roared, "Several days ago, I said that on the day I form my Golden Core, I will ascend the Arena of Life and Death with Qin Guang!"

"Today, the Golden Core is complete!"

"It's murder!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Yi instantly transformed into a golden ray of light and shot towards the direction of the Life and Death Arena!